The Butcher of the Bay: Part II (The Butcher Duet Book 2)
From my father’s failing drug business to the evil men he sold me to, I have seen the worst of humanity only to find safety in the arms of the greatest monster of all.
I call the Butcher of the Bay mine.
Betrayed by his oldest and most loyal friend, I was stolen away from him and have once again been sold at auction. Time is running out for my Monster to find me and his greatest allies are no where to be found.
But one thing is for sure.
This time, I won’t go quietly.
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THE BEST SEQUEL!!!!
J Bree has delivered quite possibly one of my favorite sequels for a duet. She has taken the last book and created this one to be better in every way, shape, and form. More action, more romance, and of course more blood. She has written the perfect book to tie it into Lips’ Hannaford Prep stories as well. You can’t help but love Illi and Odie’s story. This one is picture perfect and makes your heart expand after reading about their turbulent love story. It picks up where the last BOTB left off. I love how you get to see Lip’s character and her involvement with Illi take off. It really helps paint the perfect picture for them. It establishes why they have so much respect and love for each other. It’s also refreshing to see Illi seek his revenge on everyone who wronged Odie. Just a testament to their love. The characters in here have gone through emotional turmoil. It’s rectifying to see bad actions are punished and there’s no one more fit or qualified for that position than the Butcher of the Bay. You will fall in love with their story all over again. I highly recommend this spectacular sequel. Everything about it was perfect!
How does it keep getting better?!?
This duet was absolutely perfect and I just love how J Bree is writing this world and characters. She is building this amazing world that is so interconnect but each character is so unique and full of charisma. Even the villains have incredible backstories with such interesting life histories. I also enjoyed how she went back in time from the Hannaford Prep series to give us all the details of Odie, Illi, and the Wolf from the beginning. I loved learning everything I did about these characters and how they met and became the tight crew they are. I also really liked that she provided us so much on the Jackal. It’s was fascinating knowing he’s always been a psycho. After finishing this book I can say I absolutely heart the heck out of Illi! I loved the entire backstory on his and Odie’s lives. Granted what Odie had to face was soul destroying but she has a backbone of steel. With Illi’s help she was able to overcome all of the horrible ways people in her life failed her. I am so excited to see what J Bree does with the rest of the characters!!
Hearts in jars, ultimate romance
Join me won’t you, for another trip to the Bay? Of course you will. J Bree has done it again, drawn me in to Mounts Bay with ease and with storytelling that grips you and won’t let go. “To think that there are men out there who buy flowers for their beloved and hope that wins them their love. Mine brings me hearts.” — The Butcher of the Bay: Part II (Mounts Bay Saga Book 2) by J Bree I love Illi. I love Odie. I have loved their story so much. But I LIVED for the moments where Illi and Lips were bonding and he was opening his world to try to help care for her. I loved that in between this story of Illi and Odie, their friendship with Lips was solidified and strengthened. Despite the age difference, they found family and I’m here for that. I was wrecked by part 1 of this duet and I was so pleased to find how things were getting wrapped up in part 2. The meeting with Odie’s father... priceless. I will continue to visit the Bay (and wherever Jenna takes us) because these characters and these stories are just too good to let go of.
The first book was decent, this second book was... less than
I only thought the first book was ok. It didn't even really get good until about halfway through or so. This book was near about the opposite, it was only somewhat recent maybe for the first half (if that) before it was just repetitive and boring. I actually had to put it down for a few months just to get away from feeling like I was reading the exact same scene over and over and over again. I really wanted to finish it though because I intended to read Hannaford Prep. But after this one.... goodness I just hope it's better than this. The first book was decent(ish); this book was just a letdown from there. The storyline is the only thing it had going for it really - the Butcher is going to punish every single person who took advantage of his girl. Sadly, it just doesn't read as well thought out. Yes, the Butcher hacks people up. We got it. Yes, the Butcher is apparently ridiculously rich and will pay any sum to get the intel he wants. We got that the first 20 times we read it. Yes, the Butcher wants to eat Odie up and devour her for days. As much as I thoroughly enjoy a hot $ex scene, it felt like I was reading the same scene, practically verbatim, over and over. We got it already. If the scene doesn't move the story along, it's not needed, it's just extra smut. I'm all for erotica books, don't get me wrong, but that's not [supposed] to be what that is, so for it to read like one.... it got boring. I read this duet for the story, not the $ex. Why add it just for the sake of adding it? That's what erotica is for. Move the story along please. Shoot, take out half of those and both books could have been combined into one decent story. The characters, though never truly believable, had zero real character growth. The Butcher definitely had none. Odie had dinne on paper, her healing from her encounters, but it wasn't the most believable of growths. It too left a lot to be desired. I just expected a lot more, especially considering how people raved about these books. I'm left unsure if I want to continue with author because I was initially really looking forward to some of her other books based on rave reviews. I just don't know....
Major Respect for the Butcher
I finally sat myself down and had a talk with myself about putting my big girl panties on and reading the Butcher series. I was so afraid it was going to be too dark and result in more misery than enjoyment. I'm relieved to say I was wrong. It was dark, but it was also highly enjoyable. Book one was very focused on what Odie went through and the start to her relationship with Illi after he rescues her. Book two continues with her rehabilitation from the trauma she experienced, and furthers the beautiful relationship between Illi and Odie, but what I especially loved was the latter third of the book where we get some significant glimpses into the events that Illi puts into motion to save Lips. Things we see fully transpire in HP that were actually intentionally triggered by Illi long before they happen in HP. It was down right fascinating. I also happen to be reading Avery's series right now and it was so interesting to see how Bingley came to be in the Crow's basement years later when Avery finds him in there. All these little breadcrumbs are so fascinating! Seeing everything Illi actually played a hand in behind the scenes has me feeling major respect for him. Ratings: Character building:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ World building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎 Heat/steam: 🔥🔥🔥 (3.5 some smexy times but not as HOT imho as HP) Romance:💓💓💓💓 (the love between Illi and Odie is so damn sweet) Action: 🍿🍿🍿🍿 Suspense: 💣💣💣💣 Drama: 👀 👀 👀 Dark: 💀 💀 💀 (some descriptive butchering by the Butcher, but not as intense as book 1 where Odie goes through her assaults) Multiple POVs: Yes ✔ Ending: HFN Recommend: YES 👍
Mon Monstre - jar hearts
Holy crap J. Bree this story just kept getting more intense and more addicting. I lost so much sleep just trying finish because I had to finish. I had to know what happened. This book was AMAZING!! Odette was tramautized and that ran deep. So deep that she was not really sure why the Butcher was helping her. She was always waiting for the bottom to fall out and him to decide that she truly was used goods and for him to kick her out leave her with truly nothing and no one. Because no one does all he did for nothing right?!? He treated her like she was a queen and never expected anything and she couldn't figure him out. Then more time they spent the closer they got and she started to depend on him. Mon Monstre was healing her and he was going to kill everyone that had ever her and put their hearts in jars for her. This made her feel joyed to know that her cared for her that much. She fell for him as much as he had fallen for her and her walls started to come down. The fires that were unleashed were infernos!! There attraction and love could burn down a forest. He made good on every promise and he showered her with the jars of every person that had ever wronged her. If you are looking for a book with gore, action, betrayl, vengeance, love like never before, some saucy saucy scenes and the best monster protector known to man this is your book! You will not be sorry you have this series a try!!, ❤️
Revenge at it's Sweetest and Bloodiest.
Odie is gone, the message 'The Jackal Sends His Regards' in red across the window view. The Jackal has take his Odie, blood will be spilled. The Wolf answers his call and finds her location. What follows is a bit of a bloodbath, a 'rescuer' that is also a predator will be no more. One thing is certain, Odie didn't go quietly or easily so they both fear for her life. We learn some interesting things about Harbin through Roxas, and this is the first time we hear the possibility of a war with the Chaos Demons MC. A shopping trip with Odie makes me smile, and she also dives into her painting once again. This time she feels the need to purge her past. Her live is with Illi now and she likes it just fine. Illi has a list already of those who hurt her, now she puts faces to the names. We see more of Colt Graves and the Devil too. Such an interest group of folks. If you haven't read Hannaford Prep you really should to understand some of the dynamics here that are so very important. Illi works on his list, and Odie travels with him to visit her home in France as well. A nice honeymoon of sorts. I really loved the telling of Illi and Odie's story, perfect for the two of them.
HOLY FREAKIN MOLY!
I LOVED THIS BOOK! Getting to know the Butcher/Illi and Odie in the Hannaford Prep series I really wanted to know more about them, more background and WOW!! The violent torture that Odie lived through was so heart wrenching I was crying and my heart pounding at the angst and suspense. Illi never gives up looking for her and the unbridled love and passion he has for her was so touching and overwhelming, knowing the demons he carries and the monster inside of him, to see him be able to love so unconditionally was, well, kinda beautiful. The way the author describes the characters and the scenes were so descriptive is was erie and at times sent chills up my spine. I LOVED every minute of it! The sex scenes were off the charts smokin HOT! I really liked how we get to find out how Lips/the Wolf came to know and get involved with Illi and Odie. This duet was so essential in pulling everything from the Hannaford Prep series together. I EXTREMELY RECOMMEND THIS DUET AND HANNAFORD PREP SERIES TO EVERYONE!!
I love Illi and Odie so much!!
I love a good revenge arc! Illi and Odie are absolute perfection! I loved them in the other books revolving around Mounts Bay, but seeing their story is amazing. Illi is one of the most feared men in the Bay, but with Odie, he is the complete opposite. He will do whatever it takes to keep her happy, even if they are organs instead of roses. Odie is finally coming out of her shell and taking her life back. I love seeing her overcome her past and come into her own. Illi takes his time with her and lets her decide when she is ready. They are just so cute and I want to squeeze them! If you haven't started any books from this world, I suggest starting with Just Drop Out, Book 1 in Hannaford Prep. This whole world is phenomenal and the world building and character building that the author has done is pure perfection. Hands down, top 5 all time favorite series.
Another knock out from J Bree
The conclusion to Illi and Odie’s story was everything I hoped it would be. I love seeing Illi go into beast mode for his woman. Odie is a true Queen. I love her so much. To see what she has been through in both books, and seeing her find her strength again was beautiful. Getting to see how Lips’ relationship with Illi and Odie began was heart warming. Their scenes together alway hit me right in the feels. I also enjoyed getting more information and different interactions with different key players in Mounts Bay. I loved Illi in Hannaford Prep and was so glad when J Bree gave him and Odie two books. I loved getting into the mind of the butcher and the woman he would bleed the world for. It was a wild ride, and I can’t wait for J Bree has in store for us next!
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